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Week 3 Top 20
Top 20 drugs of Week 3
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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/13/2011

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Term
Kaopectate Regular Strength
Definition
262 mg/ 15 ml Bismuth Subsalicylate Oral Liquid
Term

Kaopectate Regular Strength Indication

Definition
Anti-Diarrheal and Upset Stomach Reliever
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Kaopectate Regular Strength Directions

Definition
Shake well before use, give 2 tsbp(30 mL) daily prn.
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Tums 
Definition
750 mg Calicium Carbonate chewable tablet
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Tums Indication
Definition
An antiacid used for heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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Tums Directions
Definition
Chew 2-4 tabs as symptoms occur or as directed by doctor. 
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Colace
Definition
50 mg or 100 mg Docusate Sodium oral capsules 
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Colace Indication
Definition
Relieves occasional constipation(irregularity)
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Colace Directions
Definition

50 mg - take 1-6qd

100 mg -take  1-3qd

Term
Pepcid 
Definition
20 or 40 mg Famotidine oral tablets
Term
Pepcid Indications
Definition
Duodenal/gastriulcers, GERD, hypersecretory conditions
Term
Pepcid Directions
Definition

For ulcer: 20-40 mg qhs

For GERD: 20-40 mg bid

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Imodium 
Definition
2 mg Loperamide Oral Capsule
Term
Imodium Indication
Definition
For relief of acute and chronic diarrhea
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Imodium Directions
Definition

First day dose: 1tid. 

Secondary dosing: 1mg/10kg body weight. 

Term
Prilosec 
Definition
20 mg Omeprazole oral capsule
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Prilosec Indication
Definition
Treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD. 
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Prilosec Directions
Definition
Take qam before eating for 14 days. May repeat once every 4 months. 
Term
 Konysl 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber
Definition
520 Psyllium Husk Oral Capsule
Term
Konsyl 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber Indication
Definition
Relief of occasional constipation(irregularlity)
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Konsyl 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber Direction
Definition
5 qd-tid for 1-3 days prn
Term
Senna
Definition
8.6 mg Sennosides oral tablet
Term
Senna Indication
Definition
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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Senna Directions
Definition
2qhs. Max: 4bid. Do not use longer than one week. 
Term
Magnesium Citrate
Definition
1.745 g/fl oz Magnesium Citrate oral liquid
Term
Magnesium Citrate Indications
Definition
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) and generally produces bowel movement within 1/2 to 6 hours. 
Term
Magnesium Citrate Directions
Definition
1/2 to 1 bottle (10 fl oz) with 8 oz glass of liquid. (May be taken as a single dose or divided doses)
Term
Phazyme
Definition
180  mg Simethicone oral softgels. 
Term
Phazyme Indications
Definition
Relieves bloating, pressure or fullness (gas)
Term
Phazyme Directions
Definition
1-2 after a meal prn. Do not exceed 2/day. 
Term
Habitrol Patch
Definition
21 mg, 14 mg or 7 mg Nicotine Transdermal Patch
Term
Habitrol Indication
Definition
Reduces withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine addiction. 
Term
Habitrol Directions
Definition

Apply 1qd. 

For weeks 1-4: use 21 mg. 

For weeks 5-6: use 14 mg. 

For weeks 7-8: use 7 mg. 

Term
Pepsom Flying P Epsom Salt
Definition
100% Magnesium Sulfate Topical or Oral White Crytals
Term

Pepsom Flying P Epsom Salt Indications

Definition

Topical Soaking Solution- relieves muscle strains and soreness.

Interal Oral Saline Laxative- Relieves occasional Constipation

Term

Pepsom Flying P Epsom Salt Directions

Definition

Solution: Dissolve 2 cups in hot water, soak 15-30 minutes or 2 cups into a foot bath half full of water, soak 20-30 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times/day. 

Saline Laxative: Dissolve 2-4 tsp into 8 oz H2O. For occasional use only. 

Term
MediPads
Definition
 50% v/v Witch Hazel Rectal or Topical Hygenic Cleansing Pads. 
Term
Medipads Indications
Definition
For temporary relief of local discomfort, burning, and irritation associated with hemorrhoids. 
Term
Medipads Directions
Definition
AAA up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement. 
Term
Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel
Definition
0.025% Phenylephrine with 50% Witch Hazel Topical Gel
Term

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel Indication

Definition
Helps relieve the local itching and discomfort with hemorrhoids. Temporarily shrinks hemmorrhoidal tissue. Aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas. 
Term

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel Directions

Definition
Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. 
Term
Nizoral 
Definition
2% Ketoconazole Topical Shampoo
Term
Nizoral Indication
Definition
Treatment of tinea(pityriasis) versicolor - a chronic fungal skin infection caused by or presumed to be caused by pityrosporum orbiculare. 
Term
Nizoral Directions
Definition

Apply to the damp skin of affected area and a wide margin surrounding it. Lather, leave in place for 5 minutes then rinse with water. One application should be sufficient. 

Term
Azo-Septic
Definition
95 mg Phenazopyridine oral tablet. 
Term
Azo Septic Indication
Definition
Relieves symptoms caused by UTI such as pain, burning and feeling of needing to urinate urgently or frequently. 
Term
Azo Septic Directions
Definition
1 tid after meals or directed by doctor. 
Term
Adult Glycerin Laxative
Definition
80.7% Glycerin Rectal Suppository
Term

Adult Glycerin Laxative Indication

Definition
For relief of occasional constipation.
Term

Adult Glycerin Laxative Directions

Definition
 Carefullyinsert one suppository into rectum. Use only once per day.
Term
Miralax
Definition
17g Polyethylene Glycol 3350 oral Solution
Term
Miralax Indication
Definition
Osmotic Laxative. Relieves occasional constipation. 
Term
 Miralax Directions
Definition
Dissolve one packet in any 4 to 8 ounces of water. Use for 7 days max. 
Term
Align Probiotics
Definition

4 mg Bifidobacterium Infantis Oral Tablet

Term
Align Probiotics Indication
Definition
Probiotic Supplement
Term
Align Probiotic Directions
Definition
1qd
Term
Preparation H Ointment
Definition
0.25% Phenylephrine HCl, 14% Mineral Oil, and 71.9% Petrolatium Topical Ointment
Term

Preparation H Ointment Indication

Definition
Helps relieve local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. 
Term

Preparation H Ointment Direction

Definition
AAA up to qid, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. 
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